BioWorks hires Kevin Baker as Controller

VICTOR, NEW YORK - Kevin Baker has been named Controller at BioWorks, home to the RootShield, BotaniGard, CEASE, Molt-X, MilStop, NemaShield and SuffOil-X brands of biopesticides and Verdanta and ON-Gard brands of biofertilizers. In his new position, Baker will be responsible for managing all accounting operations including financial reporting, budgeting, and cash and risk management. He will also act as a catalyst for BioWorks' commitment to open book management.

Baker has over 30 years of financial and management experience most recently as president of Monks' Bread, which he served as CFO for eight years prior. Earlier in his career, he held various positions with ADESA, ABC, and an independent auto auctions. Baker is also an adjunct assistant professor of business and Houghton College, and is on the Board of Directors of two organizations.

Baker's primary responsibility at BioWorks will be to manage the growth and financial health of BioWorks' as they launch new products and services into the specialty agriculture, horticulture and turf markets.

"Kevin is a welcome addition to the BioWorks team." said Bill Foster, president. "His experience, professionalism and commitment to open book management will make substantial contributions to our culture and growth as a company." Baker can be reached at 800-877-9443, or by email at kbaker@bioworksinc.com.